Thesis & Dissertation
Many of the programs in the Graduate School require a thesis for the master’s degree and all Ph.D. programs require a dissertation. The requirements for format and quality are the same for both theses and dissertations. The Graduate School has the responsibility to ensure proper formatting for publication of all theses and dissertations written by our graduates.
The Thesis and Dissertation Digital Handbook is designed to assist in the preparation of a thesis or dissertation. The main purpose of writing a thesis or dissertation is to present original research and scholarship in a well-written document to be shared with peers. Any proposed deviation from the guidelines in this manual must be referred to the Graduate School for approval before the thesis/dissertation is completed. Do not use another thesis or dissertation as a model for your work since a particular style or example in a previous work may be incorrect or out of date. The rules in this Thesis and Dissertation Digital Handbook take precedence over previous publications issued by the School of Graduate Studies. The Thesis Template is included to assist you in formatting. Follow the template guidelines to copy and paste your document into the template which should help minimize formatting errors.
Spring 2013 Thesis/Disseration Deadlines
Tuesday - March 19 Last day to defend Thesis/Dissertation
Monday - March 25 Defended and approved Thesis/Dissertation due in Graduate School Office
Monday - April 15 Last day to submit approved Thesis/Dissertation to Graduate School Office for publishing
Summer 2013 Thesis/Disseration Deadlines
First Summer Session
Tuesday - May 7 Last day to defend Thesis/Dissertation
Monday - May 13 Defended and approved Thesis/Dissertation due in Graduate School Office
Monday - June 3 Last day to submit approved Thesis/Dissertation to Graduate School Office for publishing
Second Summer Session
Tuesday - June 18 Last day to defend Thesis/Dissertation
Monday - June 24 Defended and approved Thesis/Dissertation due in Graduate School Office
Monday - July 15 Last day to submit approved Thesis/Dissertation to Graduate School Office for publishing
Prior to submitting your thesis/dissertation electronically, the following items must be submitted to the Graduate School:
- Completed/signed Thesis and Dissertation Checklist (included below)
- Declaration of Academic Honesty (included below)
- Letter From Donna Eaton Regarding IRB Protocol
- Electronic copy of thesis/dissertation on a CD with a signature of your Major Professor on the front to ensure the department has reviewed your document prior to reaching our office.
Resources:
- Thesis Template (word)
- How to Submit Electronic Thesis/Dissertation
- Thesis and Dissertation Digital Handbook
- Declaration of Academic Honesty (pdf)
- Thesis and Dissertation Checklist (fillable pdf)
- Section Break Tutorial
- Leader Lines Tutorial
If you have additional questions, please contact Mrs. Queen McSwain at 336-285-2366 or email qmmcswai@ncat.edu.
